An OCD mom raising a precocious toddler.
Your biggest priority during pregnancy should be staying as healthy as possible. When you’re healthy, your baby is healthy, so it’s critical to see it as a job. Failing to take care of yourself during the nine months that you’re carrying your baby could result in a multitude of problems. In order to prevent low …
Car accidents are commonplace in today’s world. But it’s hard not to become emotionally invested when a school bus accident tragedy occurs, even if that happens across the country. Public schools aren’t required to provide transportation, but most do. School buses provide 10 billion rides throughout the school year overall for everything from morning transport to …
For many people, family is the most important thing to them. While this usually means your parents or siblings when you’re younger, as you get older, this becomes your partner and your children. And if you grew up having a good relationship with your family, you likely want those relationships to continue on for your …
As the head of a household, there are some decorating and designing projects that you should take on by yourself. Either you have some vested interest in the outcome that is personal to you, or perhaps you have some form of expertise involved. However, for other decorating and designing projects, you should include your family …
Though a mass number of men simply don’t deserve petting and appreciation from their partners, there are those fine few who deserve the utmost respect and love. If your husband is one of those men, then you understand that he is special. You don’t have to wait until Father’s Day, or some other special holiday, …
Even healthy relationships result in fights on occasion. There are bound to be times when you’ll butt heads on certain subjects. Arguments are a part of normal relationships and may even help you stay closer. However, when you have kids, it’s critical that you keep these “disagreements” out of your childrens’ view. Remember, children are …
Most parents have heard of the teen years being a challenging time during a child’s life. It may be more difficult to connect with your teen, and they may push the boundaries more than you’d like. However, as tough as it may be, it’s not impossible to make it through this difficult period of their …
Triggers of trauma can be found and experienced everywhere in life. These triggers can be obvious to each individual, or completely unnoticeable and unknown, until it’s too late. Flashbacks and overwhelming emotions, thoughts and feelings overpower your entire being, quite often in a situation that’s not exactly optimal for having such an experience. There are …
Kids are often the ones struck hardest by a family move. For that reason, you should do what you can in advance to make the process as easy as possible for them. It restores a sense of safety and normalcy to their lives and makes moving day go much smoother. The advice given here applies …
If you’re fitting out your home to provide a safe and loving space for a young person with special needs, there are features you can easily add to the space to make life easier and more pleasant for all involved. Security Rather than a house-key, provide the young person with a simple swiping card or …
Disabilities can make the process of daily living difficult; not just for those with a disability, but for their caretakers as well. Depending on the disability, a person may be limited in terms of physical activity, and may need assistance to just get around. According to the CDC, it’s estimated that approximately 53 million adults …
As the seasons change, we begin to think of ways we can keep both our bodies and minds healthy. We change up our diet, perhaps adding in more greens through smoothies or juices. We add exercise into our already jam-packed routines, trying to build muscle and feel stronger. We learn to meditate or spend time …